Discover the Magic of Munnar Hill Station: 5 Must-Do Activities in Munnar

 Munnar, nestled in the Western Ghats of Kerala, is a landscape of verdant palm trees, rolling tea gardens, and breathtaking scenery. This mountain stop offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, fun and relaxation. If you are planning a trip to Munnar, here are five activities you should not miss to make your trip unforgettable. 

1. Exploring Tea Gardens and Tea Museum:

 Munnar means sprawling tea plantations stretching as far as the eye can see. Visiting these gardens is a must: 

Guided tours: Join guided tea plantation tours to learn about the history and process of tea production. Watch the tea harvesters at work and enjoy the stunning views of the beautiful plantations. 

Tea tasting: Visit the Tea Museum at Nallathanni Estate to immerse yourself in the history of tea in Munnar. Enjoy a tea tasting where you can sample a variety of local teas.

2. Trek to Anamudi Peak

Anamudi Peak in Munnar, the highest peak in South India, offers an exhilarating trekking experience for adventure enthusiasts. You will get a splendid view of the scenic beauty from the Anamudi peak, along with other memorable things. You will also be able to enjoy and experience trekking activities at Anamudi Peak if you visit at the right time. 

Challenging Trails: The trek to Anamudi Peak is challenging but rewarding, with stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys.

Flora and fauna:
The trail passes through the Eravikulam National Park, home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. 

3. Visit Eravikulam National Park:

 Eravikulam National Park is a paradise for nature lovers and wildlife lovers.

Nilgiri Tahr: See the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, a mountain goat native to this region. The park is one of the few places where you can see these animals in their natural habitat.

Neelakurinji Bloom : If you visit Munnar between April and October, you may be lucky enough to witness the blooming of Neelakurinji flowers, which happens once every 12 years and turns the hills into a blue carpet.

4. Experience the Beauty of Waterfalls

Munnar hill station is dotted with several stunning waterfalls that are a treat for the eyes and soul. While visiting Munnar, make sure to visit these waterfalls as well.

Attukal Waterfalls: Nestled amidst rolling hills, Attukal Waterfalls is a popular spot for picnics and nature walks.

Lakkam Falls: Located near Marayoor, Lakkam Falls is known for its tranquil surroundings and crystal clear waters. It’s a great place to get down and relax. 

5. Relax at Kundala Lake:

Kundala Lake offers a respite from the crowded tourist attractions. 

Boating: Take a leisurely boat ride on the tranquil waters of Kundala Lake. Choose from pedal boats, rowing boats, and shikara rides.

Cherry blossom: If you visit in April and May, you can see cherry blossoms in full bloom, adding to the landscape. 

Munnar is a place that captivates every traveler with its natural beauty and diverse attractions. Whether you are a nature lover, a fun seeker or a relaxing adventurer, Munnar has something for everyone. So pack your bags, set your itinerary, and get ready to explore the stunning beauty of Munnar through these five must-do activities.

Munnar Tourism Season 2011 - 2012, All Set to Begin

At last the rains seems to have receded for  a while in Kerala and this is altogether a good news for Munnar, which might be experiencing yet another amazing tourism season for the year 2011 - 2012. The rain always played havoc with the tourism prospects of Munnar and since the rains have weakened, Munnar is all set to welcome travelers from across the globe.

As we all know that the months from October to May is the most perfect time to visit Munnar as we would be able to explore Munnar at its best. In the rainy seasons we would be deprived from visiting the major attractions of Munnar due to the bad weather conditions, but during the tourist season we would not be deprived of enjoying the beauty of Munnar hill station.

The flora and fauna would be at its best in Munnar during the months of October to May and we can see a wide variety of plants and wild animals in Munnar at this time. All the hotels and resorts in Munnar has started being busy once the month of October has arrived, as they have started getting room bookings from different parts of the globe. The luxury as well as budget hotels and resorts in Munnar would be aiming to make the best out of this tourist season in Munnar.

The restaurants and other shopping centers also expect to get a big boom this tourist season, but before getting into any of the restaurants make sure about the credibility and reputation of these restaurants. This is because these days a lot of hotels have been accused of serving bad food items to its customers.

The local tourist guide also expects a fantastic tourist season ahead in Munnar and this would be the best time for them to get their pockets filled with some good money. Before visiting Munnar make sure that you download any online stuffs that helps you in getting the details of the major tourist destinations in Munnar that are worth visiting and plan your tour accordingly. It is always better to have a prior knowledge about the attractions and destinations that you are going to visit in Munnar.

Also make sure that you carry your own first aid kit with you as you might get affected by cold due to the unique climate in Munnar. When you reach Kochi airport or any other railway station via your trip to Munnar, the climate in those areas would be hot. But once you reach Munnar, the climate changes dramatically and it becomes too cool and chilly. So it may affect your health conditions if proper precautions are not taken. Carry few woolen clothes with you to tackle the cool climate of Munnar.

5 Amazing Photos of Munnar Hills

Munnar is one of the most beautiful hill station in south India and is among Kerala's top tourist destination. Munnar hill station has a pleasant climate except for the monsoon seasons and has everything to make a perfect hill station vacation spot. Exploring Munnar is a never ending process as Munnar hills has a lot to offer for the tourists.

Here are some of the good photos of Munnar, which was taken by one of my friend during his trip to Munnar hills. I would like to share 5 of the best photos og Munnar hill station that he took while on his trip to Munnar. Hope you all enjoy this.

The Amazing Munnar Hill Station in Kerala

Munnar Hill Station is one of the most beautiful tourist destination in South India and is also know as the "Kashmir of the South". The beautiful hill station of Munnar in Kerala, is located on the western ghats in the district of Idukki and is well know for its scenic beauty and eco friendly atmosphere. Munnar has a cool climate through out the year and the major reason behind this is that Munnar is situated around 1800 meter above the sea level. Due to its abundance of natural beauty and cool climate, it has become one of the perfect honeymoon destination in Kerala.

Majority of the Munnar hills are covered by Tea plantation, which make the hill station look like covered with a green blanket. One of the major attraction of Munnar is the Eravikulam national park which is home to some of the unique and rare wild species. Eravikulam national park also offers some of the amazing wild trees and plants which are rarely found in other parts of the world. Munnar is also home to the famous flower species "Neelakurinji" which blossoms once in every 12 years. The last time it bloomed was in the year 2006.

Anamudi peak is yet another hot spot in Munnar that one should not miss out on. This is Kerala's highest mountain peak and is situated 13 km away from Munnar. Once can also visit Mattupetty which is know for storage masonry dam and lake which is very much suitable for boat rides. Mattupetty also houses the famous diary farm run by Indo -Swiss  livestock project, where we can see  a large number of high yielding cow breeds.

Other major attractions and hot spots of Munnar include Pallivasal, Chinnakanal, Chinnar, Anayirangal, Rajamal, echo point and tea museum. More information on these attractions would be covered later in this blog. Munnar is well connected to the other major cities in Kerala by road, and the nearest airport is at Cochin, which is around 135 kms away. The neares railhead is at Aluva which is also around 130 kms away from Munnar. You would also be able to find a large number of economy and luxury hotels in and around Munnar to make your stay more comfortable.